Esra Kut Görgün | Climate Change Adaptation | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Esra Kut Görgün | Climate Change Adaptation | Young Scientist Award

Esra Kut Görgün is a city planner and researcher specializing in land use planning, rural development, and sustainable urban systems. She has held academic roles at top Turkish and European institutions and contributed to international journals and planning associations.

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🎓 Education

 Ph.D. in City and Regional Planning, Dokuz Eylul University (2017–2023) |  MSc from same dept. (2014–2017) |  BSc from Selcuk University (2013), minor in Geomatics |  Erasmus: Lublin University of Technology (2012) |  Postdoc: Politecnico di Milano (2024–2025), research on climate-neutral land use.

👩‍🏫 Experience

 Visiting Researcher, Politecnico di Milano (2024–2025) |  Dr. Research Assistant, Abdullah Gül University (2023–2024) |  Research Assistant, Dokuz Eylul University (2014–2023) |  Lecturer in Sustainable Cities, Urban Studies, and Architecture courses.

🏆 Awards & Honors

🏅 TUBITAK 2219 Post-Doctoral Scholarship (2024) |  ISOCARP Special Mention Award (2024) |  Pending Utility Model: “Hayalimdeki Mekanlar” |  Recognized reviewer and editorial board member in national and international journals.

🔬 Research Focus

 Urban planning,  land use,  remote sensing,  spatial statistics,  ecosystem services,  tactical urbanism,  climate neutrality, and  land use optimization — all with a vision for sustainable and inclusive development.

 Conclusion

Dr. Esra Kut Görgün presents a highly competitive and deserving profile for the Young Scientist Award, with a strong foundation in urban planning research, impactful publications, international experience, and academic leadership. Her interdisciplinary focus, especially in climate-resilient and ecosystem-based urban development, aligns with global sustainability goals. With continued publication in top-tier journals and growing visibility in international forums, she is poised to become a leading researcher in her field. The award would serve to recognize and further catalyze her promising career trajectory.

Publication

  • Title: Land use and land cover change monitoring in Bandırma (Turkey) using remote sensing and geographic information systems
    Year: 2020
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 192(7), 430

 

  • Title: 6360 Sayılı Büyükşehir Kanunu Sonrası Kırsal Alanları Yeniden Düşünmek – İzmir Örneği
    Year: 2017
    Authors: E.K. Görgün, N. Yörür
    Journal: Aydın İktisat Fakültesi Dergisi, 2(1), 11-27

 

  • Title: Kırsal Yerleşmelerde Özgün Dokunun Korunmasında Bir Araç Olarak Köy Tasarım Rehberleri: Ödemiş Bademli Örneği
    Year: 2018
    Authors: E.K. Görgün, N. Yörür
    Journal: TÜBA-KED Türkiye Bilimler Akademisi Kültür Envanteri Dergisi, 25–47

 

  • Title: Sürdürülebilir Kırsal Kalkınma İçin Kırsal Alan Planlaması Genel Modeli ve KOP Bölgesi Kırsal Kalkınma Önerileri
    Year: 2013
    Author: E. Kut
    Conference: Ulusal KOP Bölgesel Kalkınma Sempozyumu, Konya

 

  • Title: Kentsel Mekân Üretiminde ‘Kendin Yap’ Hareketi
    Year: 2017
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Publisher: TMMOB Şehir Plancıları Odası

 

  • Title: Terk Edilmekte Olan Köyler Üzerine Bir Araştırma: Ödemiş Lübbey Köyü
    Year: 2016
    Authors: E. Kut, N. Yörür
    Journal: Ege Mimarlık, 94, 36–39

 

  • Title: Hızla Üzerine Kent Gelen Köyün, Kentleşme ile İmtihanı: Uzundere
    Year: 2018
    Authors: T. Çilingir, E.K. Görgün
    Journal: Planlama Dergisi, 28, 139–151

 

  • Title: Examining the Relation Between the Urban Pattern and Urban History: Using Graph Theory-Based Network Indices
    Year: 2016
    Authors: E. Kut, F.T. Canan, E.D. Kahraman, K.M. Çubukcu
    Book/Conference: History Urbanism

 

  • Title: Do It Yourself (DIY) Movement in Urban Space Production
    Year: 2017
    Authors: İ. Atay Kaya, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Planlama – Planning, 27(1)

 

  • Title: Kültür Köy Turizm Projesi ile Sürdürülebilir Kırsal Turizm Kalkınmasının Sağlanması: Gökçe Çerkez Kültür Köyü Politika Önerileri
    Year: 2013
    Author: E. Kut
    Journal: International Journal of Social and Economic Sciences, 3(1), 33–41

 

  • Title: The Challenging Dilemma of The Village Between The Rural and The Urban: Case of Uzundere Village Under Pressure of Rapid Urbanization
    Year: 2018
    Authors: T. Çilingir, E. Kut Görgün
    Journal: Journal of Planning, 28(Supp: 1), 139–151

 

  • Title: Diverse Viewpoints on Tactical Urbanism in Vacant Lots: A Collaborative Design with Young Planner Candidates in Türkiye
    Year: 2024
    Authors: E. Kut Görgün, İ. Atay Kaya
    Journal: CoDesign, 20(4), 742–762

 

 

Elmira Talipova | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Mrs. Elmira Talipova | Environmental Science | Best Researcher Award

Researcher, Institute og geography Kazakhstan

Talipova Elmira is a hydrologist and researcher specializing in water resources and climate change impact assessment. She earned her Ph.D. in Hydrology from Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi. With over a decade of experience, she has worked as an ecologist at Kazhydromet and is currently a Junior Researcher at the Institute of Geography. Her research focuses on hydrological modeling, river runoff analysis, and climate change adaptation. Elmira has published extensively in international journals and has contributed to major scientific conferences. She is fluent in Kazakh and Russian, with intermediate proficiency in English.

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🎓 Education

B.Sc. in Meteorology (2003-2007) – Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi. M.Sc. in Hydrometeorology (2007-2009) – Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi. Ph.D. in Hydrology (2018-Present) – Kazakh National University named after al-Farabi

💼 Experience

Engineer Ecologist (2007-2010) – Department of Ecology, RSE “Kazhydromet”. Junior Researcher (2010-Present) – Laboratory of Water Resources, Institute of Geography

🏆 Awards & Honors

Recognized for contributions to hydrology and climate change studies. Recipient of multiple grants for hydrological research. Speaker at international conferences on climate and water resource management

🔍 Research Focus

 Hydrological modeling and river runoff analysis. Climate change impacts on water resources.  Assessment of droughts and water balance dynamics in Kazakhstan

Publication Top Notes

  • Title: Spatio-temporal variations in the chemical composition of atmospheric precipitation over southeastern Kazakhstan
    Year: 2011
    Author: Talipova E.K.
    Journal: Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, №2/1(38), Almaty

 

  • Title: Assessment of the deformations of the banks of the rivers Balkash-Alakolsky, Nura-Sarysuisky, Zhaik-Zhemsky water basins
    Year: 2011
    Authors: Tursunova A.A., Akimbayeva S.M., Talipova E.K.
    Journal: Hydrometeorology and Ecology, №2, Almaty

 

  • Title: Almaty condition of air pollution
    Year: 2012
    Authors: Talipova E.K., Suleymenova A.R.
    Journal: Hydrometeorology and Ecology, №1, Almaty

 

  • Title: Comparative characteristics value of the indications of meteorological parameters of automatic weather stations
    Year: 2015
    Authors: Madibekov A.S., Talipova E.K., Suleymenova A.R., Korzhumbayeva L.Z.
    Journal: Issues of Geography and Geoecology, №1, Almaty

 

  • Title: Automatic meteorological stations and traditional comparative characteristics of the air, soil temperatures
    Year: 2015
    Authors: Madibekov A.S., Talipova E.K., Suleymenova A.R., Korzhumbayeva L.Z.
    Journal: Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, №1(40), Almaty

 

  • Title: Assessment of intraannual distribution of river runoff of the Yertis river basin
    Year: 2016
    Authors: Tursunova A.A., Talipova E.K., Appazova T.B.
    Conference: “Prospects for the Development of Modern Science,” Jerusalem, Israel

 

  • Title: Assessment of the annual distribution of river runoff in the Balkhash-Alakol basin
    Year: 2016
    Authors: Talipova E.K., Isakan G.
    Journal: Hydrometeorology and Ecology, №1, Almaty

 

  • Title: Modern water regime of the Ile-Balkashsky basin in relation to climate change
    Year: 2016
    Authors: Alimkulov S.K., Tursunova A.A., Talipova E.K., Birimbayeva L.M.
    Conference: “Water for Life” Decade, Almaty, Kazakhstan

 

  • Title: The Impact of human activity on river runoff in transboundary river Ile
    Year: 2019
    Authors: Alimkulov S.K., Kozhakhmetova E.P., Talipova E.K., Kulebayev K.M., Medeu N.N.
    Conference: IV International Scientific-Practical Conference, Sapporo, Japan

 

  • Title: Regional climate change in the Ile river basin
    Year: 2019
    Authors: Talipova E.K., Nyssanbayeva A.S., Shrestha S.
    Journal: Journal of Geography and Environmental Management, №2(53), Almaty

 

  • Title: The possibility of applying simulated series for compile scenario forecasting river runoff
    Year: 2020
    Authors: Davletgaliev S.K., Alimkulov S.K., Talipova E.K.
    Journal: Environmental Earth Sciences
    Link: DOI: 10.1007/s12665-020-09138-5

 

Fisayo Fagbemi | Climate change |Excellence in Research

 Mr. Fisayo Fagbemi | Climate change | Excellence in Research

Passionate and energetic economist with strong research and analytical skills, specializing in public policy formulation. Experienced in using statistical and economic models to analyze data, with a focus on institutional quality and financial development in Sub-Saharan Africa. Adept at writing research proposals, contributing to grant applications, and conducting policy advisory consulting. Proven track record in academic publishing and active participation in international research collaborations. Proficient in various data analysis tools, with excellent communication skills in English and Yoruba, and a valid driving license. Committed to impactful research and advancing economic development.

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Career Objective➢ 📊

Passionate and energetic economist with excellent research and analytical prowess. Well-informed researcher adept at analyzing data using statistical and economic models. Quick learner with a strong desire for gathering information to formulate effective public policy.

Education🎓

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

  • M.Sc. Economics
    Dissertation: “Natural Resources, Institutional Quality, and Financial Development in Sub-Saharan African Countries (2005 – 2014)”
    2015 – 2017

Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

  • B.Sc. (Hons) in Economics; Second Class (Upper Division)
    2008 – 2013

Professional Qualification🏅

Nigerian Institute of Management (Chartered)

  • Proficiency Certificate in Management (Graduate Member)
    March 2015

Work Experience💼

Research Fellowship (Remote) University of Religions and Denominations, Qom, Iran October 2023 – Present. Research Fellow Economic Policy Analysis Centre (EPAC), Ibadan, Nigeria March 2022 – June 2023. Writing research proposals Contributing to grant writing in economic development and social sciences Capacity development in data analysis and public policy design Engaging in research, policy advisory consulting, and operations on public policy issues. Research Fellow European Xtramile Centre of African Studies (EXCAS), Liège, Belgium 2020 – 2021. Administrative and Research Assistant Dr. J.O. Ajibike, Department of Banking and Finance, The Polytechnic Ibadan, Nigeria 2017 – 2018 Data gathering and analysis. Research Assistant Dr. A.A. Adegboye, Department of Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria 2016 – 2017. Data gathering and analysis. Assistant Lecturer & Administrative Assistant Niger State College of Education, Minna 2014 – 2015

Awards and Honors🏆

Recognition for publishing three (3) open access articles with Elsevier (2019–2021). Ondo State Annual (Sessional) Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence (2011/2012). Ondo State Annual (Sessional) Scholarship Award for Academic Excellence (2009/2010)

Seminars and Training Attended🌟

Workshop on Proposal Writing Department of Economics, OAU, Ile-Ife January 2016 “Writing Internally Consistent Academic Proposal” by Prof. Olarewaju Olaniyan. “Academic Writing Skills” by Prof. I. O. Olurinola

Voluntary Activities/Leadership Experience

Research Article Reviewer for multiple journals including Journal of Capital Market Studies (Emerald Journal, UK), Sage Open (Sage Journal), Africa Review Journal (Taylor and Francis Journal), Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences (Emerald Journal, UK), and Issues in Business Management and Economics (Journal, Malaysia). Presiding Officer (INEC Ad hoc Staff) for Niger East Senatorial Bye-Election, Tundu Wada South (014), Minna (2014). President, MDGs Development Knowledge Facilitators (DKF) Training (2014 – 2015)

Skills & Qualities💻

Proficient in research and computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Stata, SPSS & Eviews). Excellent communication skills in English and Yoruba. Ability to work individually and in teams towards achieving organizational goals. Valid driving license

Publications Top Notes 📝

    • Climate change vulnerability-foreign direct investment linkage: Why climate change preparedness matters in Sub-Saharan Africa
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Oke, D.F.
      • Source: Research in Economics, 78(1), pp. 52–60
    • Trade–Finance Nexus: The Centrality of the Quality of Institutions in Sub-Saharan African Leading Economies
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Fajingbesi, A., Nzeribe, G.E.
      • Source: Foreign Trade Review, 59(1), pp. 7–25
    • Carbon emissions and food production: why climate change is a threat to Nigeria’s food security
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Oke, D.F., Akinyele, O.D., Bello, K.M.
      • Source: Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences
    • Sustainable Poverty Reduction in Nigeria: Does Process Innovation Matter?
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Ajibike, J.O.
    • Life Expectancy: Exploring Climate Change-Human Longevity Nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa
      • Year: 2024
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Nzeribe, G.E., Osinubi, T.T.
      • Source: Economic Growth and Development in the Tropics, pp. 16–29
    • THE MODERATING ROLE OF GOVERNANCE IN THE GLOBALISATION-LIFE EXPECTANCY NEXUS: IMPLICATIONS FOR SOCIOECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
      • Year: 2023
      • Authors: Osinubi, T., Ajide, F., Fagbemi, F.
      • Source: Economics and Culture, 20(2), pp. 46–63
    • The role of governance in girl-child education: Insights on the odds against Nigerian women in leadership
      • Year: 2023
      • Authors: Fagbemi, F., Oke, D.F., Akinyele, O.D.
      • Source: Sexuality, Gender and Policy, 6(4), pp. 217–241

 

Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling | Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Sajjad Rahimi-Moghaddam | Crop modeling |Young Scientist Award

Assist Prof Dr. Lorestan University, Iran

👩‍🔬Dedicated Assistant Professor at Lorestan University, specializing in Production Engineering and Plant Genetics. Holds a Ph.D. in Agroecology, focusing on climate change effects on maize yield. Recognized for academic excellence, ranking first in master’s exams and fifth in the Ph.D. exam. Published in renowned journals, contributing to the understanding of agro-climatic impacts on crop yields. Skilled in research and modeling, with a track record of closing yield gaps in crops. Committed to advancing agricultural science and bridging the gap between agronomic and genetic factors for sustainable crop production. 🌟

 

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🌾Current Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Production Engineering and Plant Genetics, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran.

🎓Educational Background

PhD: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Modeling the effects of climate change on maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Khuzestan province: Adaptation strategies Supervisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Reza Deihimfard. MSc: Agroecology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran Thesis: Determination of genetic coefficients of some maize cultivars in Iran to be applied in crop simulation models Supervisors: Dr. Reza Deihimfard and Dr. Saeid Soufizadeh Advisors: Dr. Jafar Kambouzia and Dr. Farhad Nazariyan Firuzabadi BA: Agronomy and Plant Breeding, Lorestan University, Iran

🏆Academic Honors:

First Rank in the master exam trends of agroecology in 2011 among 6035 participants. First Rank in the master exam trends of agronomy in 2011 among 6035 participants. Twelfth Rank in the final round of the sixteenth Olympiad in agricultural engineering (Iran) and won a scholarship in 2011. Fifth Rank in the PhD exam trends of agroecology in 2013 among 800 participants.

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Adaptation strategies to lessen negative impact of climate change on grain maize under hot climatic conditions: A model-based assessment
    • Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, J Kambouzia, R Deihimfard
    • Journal: Agricultural and Forest Meteorology
    • Year: 2018
    • Volume: 253
    • Pages: 1-14
    • Citations: 68

 

  • Risk assessment of frost damage to sugar beet simulated under cold and semi-arid environments
    • Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, K Chenu
    • Journal: International Journal of Biometeorology
    • Year: 2019
    • Pages: 511-521
    • Citations: 28

 

  • Future climate change could reduce irrigated and rainfed wheat water footprint in arid environments
    • Authors: R Deihimfard, S Rahimi-Moghaddam, B Collins, K Azizi
    • Journal: Science of the Total Environment
    • Year: 2022
    • Volume: 807
    • Pages: 150991
    • Citations: 27

 

  • Towards withholding irrigation regimes and drought-resistant genotypes as strategies to increase canola production in drought-prone environments: A modeling approach
    • Authors: S Rahimi-Moghaddam, H Eyni-Nargeseh, SAK Ahmadi, K Azizi
    • Journal: Agricultural Water Management
    • Year: 2021
    • Volume: 243
    • Pages: 106487
    • Citations: 25

 

  • Analysis of growth functions that can increase irrigated wheat yield under climate change
    • Authors: H Eyni‐Nargeseh, R Deihimfard, S Rahimi‐Moghaddam, …
    • Journal: Meteorological Applications
    • Year: 2020
    • Volume: 27
    • Issue: 1
    • Pages: e1804
    • Citations: 20